Abstract: An arrangement of needle shield is provided which may be attached to the hub of a syringe or multiple blood sample holder, which shield is flexible and moves out of the way of the needle point for insertion into the skin, and which moves automatically over the contaminated needle at the instant the needle is removed from the skin for shielding the user from accidental needle stick. The arrangement is in one piece and includes an elongated hood-like body which surrounds the needle, and includes at one end a blunt front end shield, and at the other end a mounting ring for frictionally engaging the hub of a needle holder or syringe. The body includes an integral lock which snaps over the needle for holding the shield body of the invention over the contaminated needle.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for receiving, maintaining and storing blood samples taken from individuals some of whom may have a disease which can contaminate anyone handling the sample. The assembly includes a glass tube which may be evacuated for facilitating and receiving a blood sample coaxially retained within a plastic tube which retains the sample and the general integrity of the assembly in the event that the glass tube cracks or breaks during handling. Thus, the glass tube maintains a long shelf-life for the evacuated tube, and does not react adversely or interfere with blood chemistries, while the outer plastic sleeve protects the user from broken glass and/or contamination. A special interlock ring holds the glass tube coaxially in place relative to the plastic tube.